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·August 8, 2023·5 min read

Music and Coffee May Boost Brain Power

A recent study reveals that everyday pleasures like music and coffee can significantly enhance cognitive performance. Utilizing groundbreaking brain-monitoring technology, the study examined brain activity during cognitive tests under various stimulants, including music, coffee, and perfume.

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·August 7, 2023·5 min read

Embrace Wellness with AI: Chatbots Boosting Exercise, Diet, and Sleep Quality

Researchers found artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots can significantly enhance physical activity, diet, and sleep patterns. The study, the first systematic review and meta-analysis of its kind, shows that chatbots can motivate individuals to increase their daily step count, consume more fruits and vegetables, and improve sleep duration and quality.

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·July 31, 2023·6 min read

AI vs Human Reasoning: GPT-3 Matches College Undergraduates

In an eye-opening study, researcher revealed GPT-3, a popular artificial intelligence language model, performs comparably to college undergraduates in solving reasoning problems that typically appear on intelligence tests and SATs. However, the study's authors question if GPT-3 is merely mimicking human reasoning due to its training dataset, or if it's utilizing a novel cognitive process.

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·July 31, 2023·4 min read

Can Robots Crack a Joke? The Limits of AI’s Humor Understanding

While artificial intelligence can now generate jokes, a new study suggests it lacks understanding of what makes them funny. In a recent experiment, AI models and humans were tested on tasks involving New Yorker magazine’s Cartoon Caption Contest entries.

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·July 30, 2023·2 min read

The Symphony of the Mind: Top Neuroscience News Discoveries of the Week – June 30, 2023

Welcome to your weekly digest of neuroscience discoveries, where we shed light on the fascinating enigmas of the brain and delve into the mind's mysteries.

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·July 28, 2023·5 min read

AI Traces Emotional Contagion

Researchers artificial intelligence (AI) to measure the risk of "emotional contagion" among relationship professionals, such as social workers and psychologists. This emotional contagion, an unconscious transfer of emotions, can lead to burnout and depression.

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·July 25, 2023·3 min read

AI Unlocks Olive Oil’s Potential in Alzheimer’s Battle

Researchers have utilized artificial intelligence to uncover the promising potential of extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) in combating Alzheimer's disease (AD). By integrating AI, chemistry, and omics research, the study identified specific bioactive compounds in EVOO that could contribute to the treatment and prevention of AD.

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·July 24, 2023·4 min read

Robo-Religion: AI Preachers Questioned for Credibility & Impact on Donations

Religious groups may find their credibility and financial support undermined with the growing use of AI and robot preachers, according to researchers. The study involved experiments with the Mindar humanoid robot in Japan and Pepper in Singapore, both delivering sermons to audiences.

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·July 23, 2023·2 min read

Brain Bites: Top 5 Neuroscience News Articles of the Week – June 23, 2023

This week's neuroscience revelations encompass intriguing findings from the enigmatic genetics of mind-controlling hairworms to the groundbreaking link between alcohol use disorders and certain neuronal plasticity genes. A novel theory proposes that the location of memory storage in the brain depends on its generalizability rather than age, adding a new dimension to our understanding of memory management.

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·July 20, 2023·3 min read

Overcoming ‘Catastrophic Forgetting’: A Leap in AI Continuous Learning

Researchers are investigating a significant hurdle in machine learning known as "catastrophic forgetting," a phenomenon where AI systems lose information from previous tasks while learning new ones.

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·July 20, 2023·2 min read

AI System Detects Social Norm Violations

A pioneering AI system successfully identifies violations of social norms. Utilizing GPT-3, zero-shot text classification, and automatic rule discovery, the system categorizes social emotions into ten main types.

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·July 18, 2023·2 min read

The Future and Fears: Public Perception of AI Explored

A new study seeks to understand public perception about artificial intelligence (AI) and software in general. The online survey aims to gather insights into people's hopes, fears, and general sentiments towards AI.

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Artificial Intelligence

Music and Coffee May Boost Brain Power

Embrace Wellness with AI: Chatbots Boosting Exercise, Diet, and Sleep Quality

AI vs Human Reasoning: GPT-3 Matches College Undergraduates

Can Robots Crack a Joke? The Limits of AI’s Humor Understanding

The Symphony of the Mind: Top Neuroscience News Discoveries of the Week – June 30, 2023

AI Traces Emotional Contagion

AI Unlocks Olive Oil’s Potential in Alzheimer’s Battle

Robo-Religion: AI Preachers Questioned for Credibility & Impact on Donations

Brain Bites: Top 5 Neuroscience News Articles of the Week – June 23, 2023

Overcoming ‘Catastrophic Forgetting’: A Leap in AI Continuous Learning

The Future and Fears: Public Perception of AI Explored

Wasabi Compound Enhances Memory

Genes Associated with Earlier and Higher Reproduction Linked to Accelerated Aging

Novel Multiple Sclerosis Treatment Shows Promise

Brain’s Response to Crucial Language Hub Removal: New Insights

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